Harlen "Ed" Powell, 84, a resident of Holly Hill passed away on Friday June 2nd in Daytona Beach, Fl. Ed was born in Rowlesburg, W.V. on December 19th 1932 to Harlan and Sadie (Lipscomb) Powell. He was a star athlete in High School and went on to attend West Virginia University, where he played football for the Mountaineers. Ed went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and spent time stationed in Japan, where he was able to participate in both football and basketball. While serving, Ed received many commendations and medals, including being awarded the Purple Heart. After returning home to the U.S., Ed married Patricia on March 3, 1956 in Morgantown, W.V. and made the move to Florida in 1959. He worked the construction field for 40 years in the area as a contractor, and in keeping with his love of sports, Ed coached his children and countless others in little league sports in both Daytona and Holly Hill, especially at Hollyland Park. He was also a volunteer and coach at Mainland High for over 20 years and when not coaching, Ed could be found umpiring or refereeing many different sports. He was a big fan and supporter of West Virginia U. and Mainland High School. People planning on attending services for Ed, the family has requested that you wear the colors of those two schools, his beloved blue and gold. Ed was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Ed was predeceased by his wife, Patricia and is survived by his three sons; Joe, John, and Andrew, two daughters; Jennifer and Teresa, his two brothers; Eugene "Suds" Powell and William "Bill" Powell along with his five grandchildren Isabella, James, Sienna, Cameron and Emma. A Memorial Service will be held for Ed on Thursday June15th with Senior Pastor Lawrence Temple Jr. officiating at Lohman Funeral Home Daytona beginning at 2pm with a gathering of family and friends starting one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Ed's name to either St. Jude's Children Hospital or The Wounded Warrior Project, both of which were dear to Ed.